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July 2009
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Celebrate Creativity at the San Mateo County Library this Summer
This summer, we’re featuring lots of creative programs! Whether you’re an adult, teen or child, you have many opportunities to win great prizes – simply by reading books! Check with your local library for details.
In addition to our programs featuring creativity, we’re offering programs on professional and personal development.
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Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael form a mandolin/guitar duo that play a wide range of music from bluegrass roots to blues, jazz, old-timey, Celtic, and Brazilian. Blackwell is also a member of the famed Laurel Canyon Ramblers and is a sought after studio musician.
Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 pm – Pacifica-Sanchez Library
Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00 pm – Atherton Library
Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 pm – Belmont Library
Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 pm – Foster City Library
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Academia de Tango Argentino
Learn the history of this sultry Argentinean dance and see a colorful demonstration from this illustrious troupe!
Thursday, July 9 at 6:00 pm – East Palo Alto Library
Friday, July 10 at 7:00 pm – Half Moon Bay Library
Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm – Belmont Library
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Quilt Workshop
Jennifer Snedeker teaches the basics of quilting. All supplies will be provided and sign-ups are required. Class limit: 20 people.
Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 pm – Belmont Library
Saturday, August 15 at 1:00 pm – Foster City Library
Sunday, August 16 at 1:00 pm – Half Moon Bay Library
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Atherton Library
Community Fun Night
Friday, July 10 at 6:00 PM
Join us for an hour of fun with Wii and board games followed by the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth at 7:00 PM.
Polar Bear Photography
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:00 PM
Atherton photographer Larry Calof of Class Five Images talks and shows slides of his wildlife photography.
Unique Derique
Monday, July 27 at 4:00 PM
Physical comedy and clowning by a unique performer. For ages 5 and up.
Final Friday Flicks: Tale of Despereaux
Friday, July 31 at 7:00 PM
Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. Rated G
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Belmont Library
T-Shirt Stenciling
Wednesday, July 8 from 3-5 pm
Fun with t-shirts using paint and stencils. Make your own cool design or use some of ours. Bring some old or thrifted t-shirts to work with.
Karaoke
Wednesday, July 22 from 3-5 pm
Teens, sing your heart out, enjoy some snacks, and play other games at the library.
Museum of Craft and Folk Art Present the Olmec, Maya & Aztec
Wednesday, July 23 from 11-3
Explore fascinating Mesoamerican civilizations from Mexico to Central America. Using authentic and ancient animal images, children create clay plaques that can be painted and become hangings or relief blocks for printing.
Giants Baseball Player at the Library!
Tuesday, July 28 at noon!
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Brisbane Library
California Carnivores
Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 PM
Mission Blue Center, 475 Mission Blue Drive
The Little Shop of Horrors returns as Peter D’Amato brings some of his vast collection of insect-eating plants back to Brisbane for an entertaining, educational and interactive introduction to this mysterious botanical world.
Red Panda Acrobats
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM
Mission Blue Center, 475 Mission Blue Drive
This San Francisco based Chinese acrobatic troupe makes its local debut with a spectacular program of dazzling feats of athleticism and flexibility, colorful costumes and traditional Chinese music. Think Cirque Du Soleil, but Brisbane sized. Don't miss the opportunity to see this world renowned acrobatic troupe in the intimate setting of Mission Blue Center.
Citywide Yard Sale & PHS/SPCA Mobile Adoptions
Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Stroll the streets of Brisbane, find that treasure you never knew you wanted, and maybe even connect with the love of your life in a furry friend! PHS/SPCA adoptions will be located in front of the Library from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. In the 2 years they've been here, we've found loving homes for 9 animals. Open your heart and your home and let's try to double that this year.
Unique Derique
Monday, July 27 at 7:00 PM
Brisbane Community Center, 250 Visitacion Ave.
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East Palo Alto Library
Making Music
Wednesday, July 1 at 4:00 PM in the Children's Room.
Children will learn how to make their own musical instruments with products found in
your home or garage. Everyone's a musician in this craft program. For all ages.
Kalaikoli Dance and Arts of India
Thursday, July 23 at 11:30 AM in the Library.
Families will learn of classical Indian dance as Swetha Dixit performs Bharatanatyam.
The dance movements will be explained and children will be encouraged to join her.
Come to enjoy the colorful artistry and costume this artist has to offer. For all ages.
Comic Book Workshop
Wednesday, July 29 at 3:30 PM in the Library Quest Area.
Ever wanted to make your own graphic novel? Well, you can learn how with comic
book author, Oliver Chin in this two hour workshop. Ages 13-19.
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Foster City Library
Fourth of July Craft
Thursday, July 2 at 3:30 OM in the Wind Room
Children ages 3 and older welcome
ComedySportz for Teens
Monday, July 13 at 7PM in Port Room
Acoustic bluegrass performance
Sunday, July 12 at 3PM in New Book Room
Be Creative @ the Library Craft
Wednesday, July 15 at 3:30 PM in the Children's Room
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Half Moon Bay Library
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party
Monday July 3:00 PM
Join us for games and activities based on this popular series!
Sweta Dixit Indian Dance
Tuesday July 14 7:00 PM
An evening devoted to the classical dances of India.
Henna Tattoo Program
Tuesday July 21 1:00 PM
Experience the ancient art of henna tattooing.
Permission Slip Required!
Wild Things
Thursday July 30 3:00 PM
Meet live animals and learn more about them.
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Millbrae Library
Teen Craft Project – Freezer Paper T-Shirt Designs
Friday, July 24 at 1:00 PM
Do you have a t-shirt that needs a new life? Learn how to use freezer paper cut outs to paint one of a kind graphics onto fabric. Check the calendar for more teen crafts happening Fridays this month.
Basic Email Computer Class
Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 PM
Learn how to open a free email account on Yahoo Mail. Previous computer basics and word processing or equivalent suggested. This class has no fee or sign ups, but come early to save your seat.
Red Panda Acrobats
Wednesday, July 15 at 3:30 PM
Join us for an afternoon of daring Chinese acrobatics that must be seen to believe.
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Pacifica-Sanchez Library
Family Movie Night: Toy Story
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 PM
Come in your PJs! Snacks provided!
KidsWorks Teen Craft Program
Tuesday, July 14 at 3:30 PM
This program will be held at the Terra Nova Church Center, next door to the library. Kids, come join the fun! Teens, if you’re interested in helping please come to our mandatory planning meeting on July 7th at 5pm at the Pacifica-Sharp Park Library.
Pajama Storytime: Critters
Monday, July 20 at 7:00 PM
Stories and crafts for 4 and up!
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Pacifica-Sharp Park Library
Kidsworks Teen Craft Program
Wednesday, July 22 at 3:30 PM Kids, come join the fun! Teens, if you’re interested in helping please come to our mandatory planning meeting on July 7th at 5pm at the Pacifica Sharp Park Library.
Afternoon Matinee for Kids
Wednesday, July 8 at 3:30 PM in the Community Room
Come join us for an afternoon showing of Ratatouille! Free popcorn!
Teen Movie Night
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room
Teens age 12-18 are welcome to join us for the second Teen Movie Night of the summer. We will be showing American Teen.
Teen Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, August 4 from 4-5:30 PM in the Community Room
Cheryl Herbsman, author of the young adult novel Breathing, will lead a beginning writing workshop for teens age 12-18.
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Portola Valley Library
Swetha Dixit presents, “Dances from South India”
Thursday, July 23 at 4:30 PM in the Family Area
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance style of Southern India that includes dance expression with spiritualism. Please join us as we learn new Indian words and dance steps from Swetha Dixit’s dance group, Kalaikoil.
Non-Fiction Book Club Discuss “The Return of Depression Economics” by Paul Krugman
Thursday, July 16 at 1 PM in the Living Room
Tuesday, July 28 at 7 PM in the Living Room
In this new, updated edition of The Return of Depression Economics, Krugman shows how the failure of regulation to keep pace with an increasingly out-of-control financial system set the United States and the world up for the greatest financial crisis since the 1930s. He also lays out the steps that must be taken to contain the crisis and turn around a world economy sliding into a deep recession. Please join us in the discussion of his work.
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San Carlos Library
San Carlos Library & the California Native Plant Society Present
a Summer Series on Water-Wise Landscaping
Native Perennials for the Garden, Agi Kehoe
Monday, July 13 at 7:00 PM in the Library
Native Wildflowers for the Garden, Arvind Kumar
Monday, July 27 at 7:00 PM in the Library
Year-round Interest in a Native Plant Garden, Sherri Osaka
Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM in the Library
Native Garden Maintenance, Stephanie Curtis
Monday, August 31 at 7:00 PM in the Library
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Woodside Library
Crafts at the Library: Ages 7 and up. Parent helpers welcome.
Friday, July 3 at 3:15 PM – Designing Patriotic Pinwheels
Friday, July 31 at 3:15 PM – Stamping Lavender Sachets
Woodside Library Book Club
Tuesday, July 7 at 11:15 AM
Join our readers to discuss: Montana 1948, by Larry Watson. A series of events in a small western town changes the lives of David Hayden, his sheriff father, his mother, and their Sioux housekeeper, as they discover the truth about family loyalty.
Book Club will be on break August 4 and September 1. We resume on October 6. Bring your favorite summer “read” to share!
Tales and Trails – Interactive Storytelling
Tuesday, July 7 at 4:00 PM
Southwestern stories from a traveling duo. For the whole family!
Adult Hula workshop – Touch of Polynesia
Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 PM
Sign-up required, limited to 20 spaces.
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